"Challenge to Justice: A Report on Self-Represented Litigants in New Hampshire Courts"

State of New Hampshire Judicial Branch - 0400008

Abstract Number: 0400008

February 2004

The State of New Hampshire's Judicial Branch published "Challenge to Justice: A Report on Self-Represented Litigants in New Hampshire Courts" which recommends changes to the judicial system to better accommodate and serve the increasing number of pro se litigants who enter New Hampshire's courts. The report, which supports increased funding for legal services, proposes several changes such as public access computers terminals in courthouses, rule changes to allow limited scope assistance, simplifying forms and procedures, and adding case managers to provide support to pro se litigants. Access the full report through the link below on New Hampshire's Judicial Branch website.

Contact Information:

Laura Kiernan
Court Public Information Officer
Supreme Court Building
One Noble Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Phone: (603) 271-2646 x359
email

Additional Information:

• "Challenge to Justice: A Report on Self-Represented Litigants in New Hampshire Courts," State of New Hampshire Judicial Branch, January 2004.

• Laura Kiernan, Press Release, "Supreme Court Task Force, Citing Dramatic Growth in Pro Se Litigation, Suggests Change," 23 January 2004.

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